Have you ever wondered if it is possible to be spiritual but not religious? Have you thought one could be religious but not spiritual? To find out the answers to these direct questions, research must be done throughout multiple religions. Searching around a religion that you believe will not really give you a definite answer. It is best to venture in others beside your own to get the true meaning of questions that you have. This is exactly how you can find these answers, to research the topic points of multiple religions not including your own. It is also a great idea to get information right from an individual who is involved in one of the religions. The more information gained, the closer the answer is.
To answer the question "Is it possible to be spiritual but not religious or religious but not spiritual? How?" four different religions where investigated. This included Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, and Taoism. Each of these religions are involved with spirituality one way or another. Some are also involved with spirituality more than other religions. Islam is a Abrahamic and monotheistic religion. Monotheistic is the belief of one god. The "Qur'an" is the book that holds the teachings of Mohammad. Buddhism is a very traditional religion that is non-theistic. Non-theistic is a religion that does not involve the beliefs of a god/gods. All teachings and practices are attributed to the Buddha. Hinduism is theistic because there are an extraordinarily large amount of gods to believe in, each representing a specific thing. The sacred texts read are some of the oldest known writings. Texts called "Vedas" are read in this religion. Taoism is also known as Daoism. It is a philosophical religion of Chinese origin. The informational text is called the "I Ching."
In Islam, religion seems to be judged by the way an individual represents or expresses their beliefs in everyday life. "...accompanied by various forms of worship..." gives a prime example of the way their beliefs are expressed in everyday life. This includes one of the different forms of worship. In this definition of religion, spiritualism "rejects these as non-essentials." This means spirituality is not absolutely necessary when it comes to religion. If one is Islamic they can talk about it publicly or keep it to themselves, unlike some some religions that require to spread the word. The only other person who knows is Him; "...the simple communication of the human soul with the Divine Spirit..." In this specific religion it is possible to be religious but not spiritual.
In Buddhism, spirituality is known to have a major role in the religion. In this quote the first sentence contains information that leads me to believe that in order to properly be involved with spiritualism you must be involved with the Buddha. They do not see atheism as a possibility when it comes down to the spiritual side of things. When "...They concern either the essence of the spiritual life, and are laid down in the "four holly truths..." was said, it has the word "and" not "or" which makes spirituality a priority, not an option. In this specific religion, that it is not possible to be spiritual without being religious.
In Hinduism, the entire religion consists of spiritualism. There are many gods that are worshiped, each having a different yet very important meaning. Hindus live off of, lead their life, by the path they are given. In the caste system there are groups that are assigned at birth. A caste system is also recognized as the levels or reincarnation. If one follows there dharma, the principle or cosmic order or their chosen role in life, they will get good karma in return by being reincarnated in the next level higher then they were in. This can be viewed as something like our economic classes. knowing this shows how Hinduism is full of all things spiritual. When it says "...ever united with God." it clearly means everything spiritual has to do with God. It is also said that God can only be reached through spirit, not religion. Since "...spirit is within us and within everything we see..." then spirituality must be completely involved with the religion. In this way of life, one cannot be religious without being spiritual.
In Taoism, there are many traditions that come from Chinese origin. Tao is the absolute principle underlying the universe in Chinese philosophy. Understanding that there are not directly split parts of Taoism, one must understand that there are two topics. Philosophical Taoism is is based on reason and logic. It involves thoughts that are prolonged. It is also sectarian, which means Returning to the Tao as a natural death is excepted. Religious Taoism is meant, and/or likely, to be understood by a small group of people. To gain long life, or immortality, health and healing are ways that are emphasized. Both of these are described by opposite factors of sectarian. A sectarian is person of a group who follows the doctrines rigidly. Philosophical Taoism is non sectarian while Religious Taoism is sectarian. Knowing that one portion bases Taoism off of logic and reason, it could be said that it is possible to be spiritual but not religious.
Finding out information about spirituality in a religion is important for many different reasons. It is mostly important to understand because not every religion, that is not your own, is fully understood. Sometimes people confuse being disrespectful to their religion with just being part of the spiritual side of things. This matters because this is the start of why people discriminate and judge other religions. The definition of religion may be defined in a dictionary but the true meaning can only be expressed by actions of belief. This can be publicly or non-publicly. Non-publicly, for example, can be praying or traditions being done. A person can understand the true meaning of religion by exploring many, if not all, religions. If only one religion is being witnessed, then the meaning of religion is not understood properly. Religion is a worldwide topic that divides itself because of views of situations to explain the existence of humanity.
Every individual has a different insight on life and what it represents. Some humans feel as though religion has helped them more than it has hurt them, while others believe the opposite. There are religions where a lot of freedom is given. There are also religions where there are many things that hold people back. With this being said, both are true but it depends on the individual. Religions have influenced interactions between people. This has happened over centuries. Religions have influenced interactions between people by different religions living in the same region of land. This may have been that start. This is also how cultures, as well as religion, has spread rapidly around the world.
Have you ever wondered if it is possible to be spiritual but not religious? Have you thought one could be religious but not spiritual? To find out the answers to these direct questions, research must be done throughout multiple religions. Searching around a religion that you believe will not really give you a definite answer. It is best to venture in others beside your own to get the true meaning of questions that you have. This is exactly how you can find these answers, to research the topic points of multiple religions not including your own. It is also a great idea to get information right from an individual who is involved in one of the religions. The more information gained, the closer the answer is.
To answer the question "Is it possible to be spiritual but not religious or religious but not spiritual? How?" four different religions where investigated. This included Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, and Taoism. Each of these religions are involved with spirituality one way or another. Some are also involved with spirituality more than other religions. Islam is a Abrahamic and monotheistic religion. Monotheistic is the belief of one god. The "Qur'an" is the book that holds the teachings of Mohammad. Buddhism is a very traditional religion that is non-theistic. Non-theistic is a religion that does not involve the beliefs of a god/gods. All teachings and practices are attributed to the Buddha. Hinduism is theistic because there are an extraordinarily large amount of gods to believe in, each representing a specific thing. The sacred texts read are some of the oldest known writings. Texts called "Vedas" are read in this religion. Taoism is also known as Daoism. It is a philosophical religion of Chinese origin. The informational text is called the "I Ching."
In Islam, religion seems to be judged by the way an individual represents or expresses their beliefs in everyday life. "...accompanied by various forms of worship..." gives a prime example of the way their beliefs are expressed in everyday life. This includes one of the different forms of worship. In this definition of religion, spiritualism "rejects these as non-essentials." This means spirituality is not absolutely necessary when it comes to religion. If one is Islamic they can talk about it publicly or keep it to themselves, unlike some some religions that require to spread the word. The only other person who knows is Him; "...the simple communication of the human soul with the Divine Spirit..." In this specific religion it is possible to be religious but not spiritual.
In Buddhism, spirituality is known to have a major role in the religion. In this quote the first sentence contains information that leads me to believe that in order to properly be involved with spiritualism you must be involved with the Buddha. They do not see atheism as a possibility when it comes down to the spiritual side of things. When "...They concern either the essence of the spiritual life, and are laid down in the "four holly truths..." was said, it has the word "and" not "or" which makes spirituality a priority, not an option. In this specific religion, that it is not possible to be spiritual without being religious.
In Hinduism, the entire religion consists of spiritualism. There are many gods that are worshiped, each having a different yet very important meaning. Hindus live off of, lead their life, by the path they are given. In the caste system there are groups that are assigned at birth. A caste system is also recognized as the levels or reincarnation. If one follows there dharma, the principle or cosmic order or their chosen role in life, they will get good karma in return by being reincarnated in the next level higher then they were in. This can be viewed as something like our economic classes. knowing this shows how Hinduism is full of all things spiritual. When it says "...ever united with God." it clearly means everything spiritual has to do with God. It is also said that God can only be reached through spirit, not religion. Since "...spirit is within us and within everything we see..." then spirituality must be completely involved with the religion. In this way of life, one cannot be religious without being spiritual.
In Taoism, there are many traditions that come from Chinese origin. Tao is the absolute principle underlying the universe in Chinese philosophy. Understanding that there are not directly split parts of Taoism, one must understand that there are two topics. Philosophical Taoism is is based on reason and logic. It involves thoughts that are prolonged. It is also sectarian, which means Returning to the Tao as a natural death is excepted. Religious Taoism is meant, and/or likely, to be understood by a small group of people. To gain long life, or immortality, health and healing are ways that are emphasized. Both of these are described by opposite factors of sectarian. A sectarian is person of a group who follows the doctrines rigidly. Philosophical Taoism is non sectarian while Religious Taoism is sectarian. Knowing that one portion bases Taoism off of logic and reason, it could be said that it is possible to be spiritual but not religious.
Finding out information about spirituality in a religion is important for many different reasons. It is mostly important to understand because not every religion, that is not your own, is fully understood. Sometimes people confuse being disrespectful to their religion with just being part of the spiritual side of things. This matters because this is the start of why people discriminate and judge other religions. The definition of religion may be defined in a dictionary but the true meaning can only be expressed by actions of belief. This can be publicly or non-publicly. Non-publicly, for example, can be praying or traditions being done. A person can understand the true meaning of religion by exploring many, if not all, religions. If only one religion is being witnessed, then the meaning of religion is not understood properly. Religion is a worldwide topic that divides itself because of views of situations to explain the existence of humanity.
Every individual has a different insight on life and what it represents. Some humans feel as though religion has helped them more than it has hurt them, while others believe the opposite. There are religions where a lot of freedom is given. There are also religions where there are many things that hold people back. With this being said, both are true but it depends on the individual. Religions have influenced interactions between people. This has happened over centuries. Religions have influenced interactions between people by different religions living in the same region of land. This may have been that start. This is also how cultures, as well as religion, has spread rapidly around the world.
Islam
http://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=tOShom2r6_EC&oi=fnd&pg=PP1&dq=the+quran+and+spiritualism&ots=IgOopYov_8&sig=2Af8uI21SycwQB-xl1zf9uapU6A#v=onepage&q=the%20quran%20and%20spiritualism&f=false
http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/illustration/beautiful-woman-wearing-a-hijab-royalty-free-illustration/165763452
Buddhism
http://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=7sP9hDhTaj8C&oi=fnd&pg=PA9&dq=sacred+texts+of+buddhism+about+spirituality&ots=MZH_tOZ5Dj&sig=PODufBdccWkNDZETmLF-0Trdqwg#v=onepage&q&f=false
https://www.etsy.com/market/statue_zen
Hinduism
http://www.uri.org/kids/world_hind_basi.htm
http://philosophy.lander.edu/oriental/caste.html
http://www.religionfacts.com/hinduism/symbols/aum.htm
Taoism
http://www.beliefnet.com/Faiths/Taoism/What-Do-Taoists-Believe.aspx
http://www.city-data.com/forum/religion-spirituality/587279-what-nonsectarian.html
http://www.world-religions-professor.com/yinandyang.html
http://www.the-taoism-for-modern-world.com/taoist-bible/